Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in November to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout December, Polk's nights cool down to an average of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).Humidity
In Polk, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Polk, Missouri, are January and December Rain falls for 6.9 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Polk. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Polk, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 5:04 pm CST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Polk. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Polk during December?
What is the average humidity in December in Polk?
What is the driest month in Polk?
How many days does it rain in December in Polk?
How many days does it snow in December in Polk?
What is the month with the shortest days in Polk?
How many hours of daylight does Polk have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Polk?
How long on average sun shines in December in Polk?
When is the lowest UV index in Polk?
What is the UV index reading in December in Polk?
Average temperature in December
Polk, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Polk, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Polk, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Polk, MO
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Polk, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Polk, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Polk, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Polk, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Polk, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Polk, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Polk, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Polk, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Polk, MO
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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